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KF02 EKX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 105,069 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust system Rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,597 miles

Brake pad warning light on and N/S/F pad wire broken

Coolant warning light on and coolant dripping from around water pump area

Front exhaust mounting cracked

Handbrake noisy in operation

Rear main brake pipe corroded inside retaining clip

Service due soon

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,135 miles

Signs of wear on nearside front tyre inner and outer edges.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 85,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of wear on nearside front tyre inner and outer edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,426 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 38,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad low warnig light on (has new pads fitted)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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KF02 EKX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF02 EKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 EKX registered?

KF02 EKX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is KF02 EKX safe to buy?

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